Travel Operations Specialist

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include some of the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across various sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries, and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times annually in person, in interesting locations worldwide, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. We are hiring Travel Operations Specialists to join our Business Services team, ensuring smooth travel arrangements for colleagues and guests from around the world attending our company meetings and industry events. Our team sets travel policy, supports travel decisions, responds to travel emergencies, and manages supplier relationships. We seek positive team players who are self-driven and results-oriented, with excellent attention to detail. Ideal candidates are forward planners, reliable, determined, and eager to take responsibility for projects, processes, and policies. We value excellent organizers and communicators who are keen to develop skills and pursue continuous improvement, rather than extensive prior experience. Location: Worldwide - home-based, except in locations where we have an office, such as London, Taipei, and Beijing. Responsibilities Engage with colleagues to address travel queries and issues Collaborate with the wider business services team on company and industry event plans Hold travel vendors accountable for providing excellent service Check invoices for accurate charges and ensure timely payments, credits, and refunds for travel Monitor trends, spend, emissions, and compliance with company policy Track unused tickets, credits, and airline points usage What we are looking for Excellent academic results at school and university A degree in a business or technical field Excellent communication skills Responsible and accountable Self-awareness and thoughtfulness Ability to travel up to four times a year for company events of up to two weeks Ability to learn new technology and software quickly What we offer you We consider geographical location, experience, and performance when shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits reflecting our values and ideals. Our programs are designed to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key open-source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing, we are transforming the software industry. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for new hires. Excellence is expected; to succeed, we strive to be the best. Most colleagues have worked remotely since our founding in 2004. Working here is a future-oriented experience that challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and elevate your performance. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enriches our environment and products. Regardless of your identity, your application will be given fair consideration. J-18808-Ljbffr J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Toscana, IT

Posted Date: 8/23/2025